We made it!

So hard to believe the kids are nestled in their new room in their new home fast asleep.  Hard to believe we are sitting here relecting on the fact that today actually came and occured!  Hard to believe that in 4.5 months ago we felt peace to move here and with that the choas of preparing was initiated.  Hard to believe that 20 pieces of luggage made it here!  Hard to believe saying goodbyes were so exhausting.  Hard to believe that GOD HAS BEEN SO GOOD! 

Well He certainly has!  I was even praying for something as small as 'Lord, let there be enough overhead bins for our 6 carry-ons and 6 backpacks (just picture trying to get 2 strollers collapsed at boarding, 6 heavy carry-ons down the narrow isle of a plane & in the overhead bins, 6 backpacks under the seats, and everyone situated in seats 22 A,B,C,D,E, & F).  It went smoothly!  Thank you Lord!  The hardest part of today was saying more goodbyes.  We learned at MTI that if goodbyes are painful, then you have loved well and been loved well.  I can certainly say that it is true that we have been loved well.  That is what has made the last few weeks so bitter sweet.

The Body, our sisters and brothers in Christ have allowed us to see Christ and His love through all the ways they have encouraged us and helped us.  I think I am still processing all that has gone on since April... feel like I am ready to breath now.  I have been challenged by some very wise people to make this our home while we are serving here.  I am excited to take that challenge on.  We were welcomed with about 15 neighborhood kids hanging out at the house gate cheering as we drove in.  Finley of course was doing her pagant wave back to them. 

The kids seemed to really enjoy their evening tonight as we had dinner with the Snapps and Uptons.  Ollie even got to ride in his first Gua-Gua (he was looking forward to that)!  The kids ran through the house exploring and quickly to the backyard to chase the rooster!  Ollie said , " this place is weird" (his vocab for 'different').  The boys spent more time chasing the lizards in the house.  They all got showers and I think I successfully saw them all not drink the shower water! 

It is hot with LOTS of humidity.  That will take some getting use to.  Continue to pray for the remainder of our monthly support needed, health, safety, and transition.  Will update more this week! 

We miss you all!